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Dot-eared Coquette

Lophornis gouldii

Near Threatened
Envergure
7,6 cm
Poids
2,533333333333333 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Dot-eared Coquette (Lophornis gouldii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.6 cm and a weight of 2.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to central Brazil. Males have spotted ear tufts and rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and gallery forest edges. Named after John Gould. A rare Brazilian endemic; relatively little known ecologically.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 7,6 cm 3.0 in
Poids 2,533333333333333 g 0.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects in hovering gleaning.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lophornis
Espèces Lophornis gouldii

Distribution

Dot-eared Coquette has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Dot-eared Coquette eat?
Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects in hovering gleaning.
Where does the Dot-eared Coquette live?
Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.
Is the Dot-eared Coquette endangered?
The Dot-eared Coquette has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Dot-eared Coquette nest?
Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22 days.
What does the Dot-eared Coquette sound like?
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.
How big is the Dot-eared Coquette?
The Dot-eared Coquette has a wingspan of 7.6 cm, weight of 2.533333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Dot-eared Coquette belong to?
The Dot-eared Coquette (Lophornis gouldii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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